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March 30, 1986 · Maule M5-180C · N119JC
Sand Point, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Sand Point, ID
Aircraft
Maule M5-180C
Tail Number
N119JC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA086
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF IN STRONG GUSTY CROSSWINDS, THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY, STRUCK A FENCE POST, AND NOSED OVER INVERTED. THE REPORTED WINDS AT COEUR D'ALENE, ID, 33 NMI SSW OF SAND POINT, WERE REPORTED AS BEING FROM 240 DEGS AT 20 KTS GUSTING TO 27 KTS.
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF IN STRONG GUSTY CROSSWINDS, THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY, STRUCK A FENCE POST, AND NOSED OVER INVERTED. THE REPORTED WINDS AT COEUR D'ALENE, ID, 33 NMI SSW OF SAND POINT, WERE REPORTED AS BEING FROM 240 DEGS AT 20 KTS GUSTING TO 27 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PST
Nearest AirportSandpoint (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length3930 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M5-180C
Tail NumberN119JC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO